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is selected, the highs and lows will reset 24 hours after the battery is inserted. 

4.3

 

Sensor Resynchronization 

If  the  remote  sensor  is  lost,  dashes  will  be  displayed.  To  resynchronize,  press  both  the 

°C  /  °F

  and

 

High / Low Record

 buttons at the same time for five seconds.   

While in the search mode, the reception search icon 

  flash. 

4.3.1

 

Best Practices for Wireless Communication 

Note:   

To insure proper communication, mount the remote sensor on a vertical surface, such as a 

wall. 

Do not lay the sensor flat. 

 

 
Wireless  communication  is  susceptible  to  interference,  distance,  walls  and  metal  barriers.  We 
recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication. 

1.

 

Electro-Magnetic  Interference  (EMI)

.  Keep  the  console  several  feet  away  from  computer 

monitors and TVs. 

2.

 

Radio  Frequency  Interference  (RFI).

  If  you  have  other  433  MHz  devices  and 

communication  is  intermittent,  try  turning  off  these  other  devices  for  troubleshooting 
purposes.  You  may  need  to  relocate  the  transmitters  or  receivers  to  avoid  intermittent 
communication. 

3.

 

Line of Sight Rating.

 This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight (no interference, barriers or 

walls)  but  typically  you  will  get  100  feet  maximum  under  most  real-world  installations, 
which include passing through barriers or walls. 

4.

 

Metal  Barriers.

  Radio  frequency  will  not  pass  through  metal  barriers  such  as  aluminum 

siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear 
line of sight. 

 
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction 
decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below. 

 

Medium 

RF Signal Strength Reduction 

Glass (untreated) 

5-15% 

Plastics 

10-15% 

Wood 

10-40% 

Brick 

10-40% 

Concrete 

40-80% 

Metal 

90-100% 

Summary of Contents for WS-0270

Page 1: ...n 6 5 Glossary of Terms 7 6 Specifications 7 6 1 Wireless Specifications 7 6 2 Measurement Specifications 7 6 3 Power Consumption 7 7 Troubleshooting Guide 7 8 Liability Disclaimer 8 9 FCC Statement 9 10 Warranty Information 9 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS 0270 Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Humidity The following user guide provides step by ...

Page 2: ...e temperature range and do not last as long as non rechargeable batteries We recommend fresh alkaline batteries for outdoor temperature ranges between 4 F and 140 F and fresh lithium batteries for outdoor temperature ranges between 40 F and 140 F 1 Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding the compartment door down as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 1 Integrated hanger for zip tie 2 ...

Page 3: ... 2 1 Suspension eye for wall hanging 2 Desk Stand 3 C F button 4 High Low Record button 5 Battery Compartment 6 Battery Compartment door All of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly 3 Replace the battery door and fold out the desk stand and place the console in the upright position The console will instantly display indoor temperature and hu...

Page 4: ...cation Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location about 5 to 10 apart The sensors should be within 2 F the accuracy is 1 F Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize 3 Wireless Sensor Installation It is recommended you mount the remote sensor in a shaded area Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccu...

Page 5: ...er Figure 5 4 Console Operation Note The console has two buttons for easy operation C F button on the left and High Low Record button on the right 4 1 Temperature Units of Measure To change the temperature units of measure press the C F button on the left 4 2 High Low Record The indoor temperature indoor humidity and outdoor temperature can be reset every 24 hours based on when the batteries are i...

Page 6: ...ay from computer monitors and TVs 2 Radio Frequency Interference RFI If you have other 433 MHz devices and communication is intermittent try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent communication 3 Line of Sight Rating This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight no interference barriers or walls but...

Page 7: ... F 0 1 F Indoor Humidity 1 to 99 3 only guaranteed between 20 to 90 1 6 3 Power Consumption Base station display console 1 x AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries not included Remote sensor 1 x AA 1 5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries not included Battery life About 2 years for base station with one sensor and excellent reception Intermittent reception and multiple sensors may reduce the battery life Mini...

Page 8: ...oser location Temperature sensor reads too high in the day time Make sure the thermometer is mounted in a shaded area on the north facing wall Consider the following radiation shield if this is not possible http www ambientweather com amwesrpatean html Display console contrast is weak Replace console batteries with a fresh set of batteries 8 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of ...

Page 9: ...to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C...

Page 10: ...f nature such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances ...

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